friday fixations: youtube edition

{wem diving} This mostly disturbs me because I shop there.


{bacon pancakes} We were crazy obsessed with this song while travelling. I think it kept us sane (we're, like, 5, I know). Here's a link where you can find two remixes for download (head explosion!)!


{the cat} This had us giggling (in Greece; which probably says more than I ever could).


{kung fu mom} Such an inspiring story.

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friday music mix

I've been debating all morning whether to go out for a walk today. I went yesterday and immediately regretted not having checked the weather first (or worn any long johns). I shouldn't be such a baby (this isn't too bad), we've just been really spoiled for pretty good winter weather lately. These songs made up my gifted Christmas mix this year. I hope you hear something you like!

{A.C. Newman} Encyclopedia of Classic Takedowns

{Father John Misty} Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings

{Gold Motel} Brand New Kind of Blue

{Hesta Prynn} You Winding Up (Bear Hands Remix)

{Kishi Bashi} It All Began With a Burst

{Lady Lamb The Beekeper} Rooftop

{Major Lazer} Get Free (featuring Amber Coffman)

{Mind Enterprises} Summer War

{Passion Pit} Carried Away

{St. Vincent} These Days (Jackson Browne Cover)

{Stealing Sheep} The Mountain Dogs

{Still Corners} Fireflies

{Teen} Electric

{The Dø} Slippery Slope
{Theme Park} Wax

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friday fixations: free printable 2013 calendars

There are so many great designers offering free printable calendars every year that I just don't understand why people even bother to buy a generic (and expensive) calendar anymore. I just printed four calendars that I made for myself and my mom and it cost me all of $25 bucks (I printed them at Staples on cardstock and the quality is so much better than printing them at home). Last I checked, that's almost the price of one calendar at the calendar shop (or is it the price? I haven't purchased a calendar from one of those mall shops for almost 10 years now -- is there such a thing as calendar inflation?).

Here are some free calendars that I especially loved this year (but didn't print):

Source: fun.kyti.me via idle on Pinterest

Geometric with large poster capabilities! (It also comes in black and white.)

Source: skiptomylou.org via idle on Pinterest

Source: amerrymishapblog.com via idle on Pinterest

This is my favourite one!

Source: mibo.co.uk via idle on Pinterest

I really like the formatting on these. That's something I might attempt next year.

Source: eatdrinkchic.com via idle on Pinterest

These are too cute! (But I think I would've been tempted by sweets all year!)

Source: lovevsdesign.com via idle on Pinterest

Source: lovevsdesign.com via idle on Pinterest

Source: fotocrush.com via idle on Pinterest

I also really liked Scout Creative's free printable calendar this month and did print that one (resized as a mini calendar instead). They've switched from 3D calendars (you print, cut out, fold, glue, and display equaling too much work) and moved to desktop calendars with a free printable card calendar. I was so over the 3D printables they were sending out every month last year, I didn't even consider printing a single one. So, obviously, I'm really happy they changed their format! Sign up for their club and get the printable AND a desktop option delivered right to your inbox every month!

And, in case you missed it, I'll be posting a printable zodiac/lunar calendar every month that you can print out for free, too. January's already available right here.